| Candidate Information | | Title | Home Health Practical Nurse | | Target Location | US-FL-Largo |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateLicensed Practical NurseQualifications ProfilePatient-focused and detail-oriented professional, offering extensive experience in delivering compassionate patient care within diverse settings, encompassing skilled nursing facilities (SNF), physical therapy services, as well as rehabilitation and home health. Adept at planning and implementing an individualized plan of care to ensure optimum patient health outcomes and achieve patient satisfaction. Skilled at educating patients and their families on preventative wellness, disease treatment processes, and best practices. Armed with excellent communication and interpersonal aptitudes in coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the quality and continuity of care. Highly capable of working within fast-paced and critical settings without compromising performance and results.Core CompetenciesPatient Needs Assessment Medication Pass and Bedside Care Pain ManagementLaboratory Test Order and Interpretation Patient Charting and Documentation Regulatory ComplianceProfessional ExperiencePalm Garden of Largo Seminole, FLLicensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Apr 2022Apr 2024Provided routine care to long-term residents and rehabilitation patients, while planning and developing individualized patient care in accordance with each patients needsAdministered medications to patients according to prescribed schedules and dosage instructionsDelivered bedside care, including monitoring vital signs, assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and offering emotional supportDemonstrated proficiency in PointClickCare documentation software to accurately record patient information, including medication administration records, vital signs, and other pertinent dataReceived IV certificationEkren Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Seminole, FLPhysical Therapist Assistant Nov 2018Month 2020Rendered physical therapy services to diverse patient populations, encompassing post-surgical orthopedic cases, generalized weakness, and vestibular balance disordersMaster Clinicians Home Health Care Saint Petersburg, FLPhysical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Health (Contract) Nov 2018Month 2020Supported patients with physical movements and in restoring their functional independence from disabilities, spanning from generalized weakness to orthopedic and vestibular conditionsFacilitated safe mobility to enhance balance awareness within both home and independent community settingsRehab Actions, Inc. Saint Petersburg, FLPhysical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Health (Contract) Oct 2018Month 2020Demonstrated courtesy, compassion, and respect toward patients, their families, caregivers, and colleaguesObtained and tracked vital signs, including blood pressure and oxygen saturation levelsImplemented physical therapy interventions according to the plan of care (POC) for patients diagnosed with conditions such as generalized weakness, balance deficits, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Keenly recorded patient information using various healthcare software systems such as Kinnser/WellSky, Access, DeVero, TheraOffice, and Master CliniciansGuided and instructed patients and caregivers in independent transfer and ambulation techniques, including the use of assistive devicesExhibited clear verbal and written communication abilities with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregiversFacilitated and explained the home exercise program (HEP) and explained the importance of complianceTherapy & Sports Center Saint Petersburg, FLPhysical Therapist Assistant Oct 2013Jul 2018Delivered care for a wide variety of orthopedic and geriatric patients in an outpatient environment, encompassing post-surgical cases, generalized weakness or balance issues, and cervical or lumbar dysfunctionDrove recovery of post-surgical shoulder patients through tailored exercise regimens aimed at enhancing strength and achieving pain-free range of motionApplied diverse therapy protocols with patients in managing cervical disorders/pain, lower back pain/dysfunction, total knee replacements (TKR)/repairs, and shoulder injury repairGained proficiency in pain management techniques, including whirlpool therapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation combinations, McKenzie extension joint mobilization, moist heat therapy, cold applications, and therapeutic exercisesDeveloped expertise in treating patients with cervical and lumbar dysfunction using McKenzie extension protocolsEarlier Positions HeldFusion Healthcare Saint Petersburg, FLPhysical Therapist AssistantKozak, Physical Therapy and Associates Largo, FLPhysical Therapist AssistantComprehensive Health Services Palm Harbor, FLPhysical Therapist AssistantClinical RotationsSouth Bay Hospital Sun City CenterLicensed Practical Nurse, Med-Surg Sep 2021Dec 2021Worked in various nursing specialties, including Med-Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assist with clinical procedures, ensure accurate health record maintenance, as well as deliver high-quality careBrandon Health and Rehab Center Brandon, FLLicensed Practical Nurse Sep 2021Dec 2021Administered medication pass and provided bedside care to long-term and rehabilitation patients, which included assessments, medication administration, and wound careWindmoor Healthcare Clearwater, FLLicensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Care Jun 2021Aug 2021Carried out evaluation and documentation of patient behavior, condition, and response to medicationObserved patient health including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and activity participationEducationPractical Nursing Diploma, Dec 2021 (GPA: 3.85)Galen College of Nursing St. Petersburg, FLAssociate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramSaint Petersburg College Saint Petersburg, FLProfessional DevelopmentLicensed Practical Nurse License (LPN), Valid Until: Jul 2025 Florida Board of Nursing ProviderEssentials of Infusion Therapy IV Certification Course, Oct 2023 Omnicare Infusion ServicesPhysical Therapist Assistant License, Valid Until: Nov 2025Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CertificationTechnical AcumenPointClickCare Kinnser/WellSky Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) |
